General Electric TF34

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TF34
A TF34 mounted on the starboard pylon of an S-3B Viking aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63).
Type Turbofan
National origin United States
Manufacturer General Electric
First run 1960s
Major applications A-10 Thunderbolt II
S-3 Viking
Variants General Electric CF34

The General Electric TF34 is a military turbofan engine used on the A-10 Thunderbolt II and S-3 Viking. Developed by GE Aircraft Engines during the late 1960s, the original engine comprises a single stage fan, driven by a 4-stage low pressure (LP) turbine, supercharging a 14-stage high pressure (HP) compressor, driven by a 2-stage HP turbine. An annular combustor is featured. The TF34-GE-400A is rated at 9,275 lbf (41.26 KN) static thrust.

The civilian variant, the CF34, is used on a number of business and regional jets.

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[edit] Specifications (TF34)

General characteristics

  • Type: twin-shaft, bypass turbofan engine
  • Length: 2.616-3.696 m
  • Diameter: 1.118-1.346 m
  • Dry weight: 758-1676 kg

Components

  • Compressor: single-stage fan, 14 stage HP axial flow compressor
  • Combustors: annular
  • Turbine: 4 stage LP, 2 stage HP

Performance

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Fulghum, David A.; Bill Sweetman (14 December 2009). "Stealth over Afghanistan". Aviation Week (McGraw-Hill): 26–27. 

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